IMPOR
TANT NOTICE:
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile
Radio Ser
vice) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed
prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22,
which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious
penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels,
in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is subject
to additional rules specified in C.F.R. Part 95.
Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which
should be used for station identification when operating this
radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in
permissible transmissions only
, avoiding channel interference
with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length
of their transmission time.
For licensing information and application forms, please call the
FCC Hotline at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605.
Questions regarding the license application should be directed to
the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on
the FCC’
s website at www.fcc.gov.
Safety Information
f
or microTALK
®
Radios
Y
our wireless handheld portable transceiver
contains
a low power transmitter. When
the talk button is pushed, it sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals. The device
is authorized to operate at a duty factor
not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines
with safety levels for handheld
wireless devices.
Important: FCC RF Exposure
Requirements: For body-worn
operation, this radio has been
tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used
with Cobra accessories supplied
or designated for this product.
Use of other accessories may
not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Use only the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antennas
,
modifications, or attachments
could damage the transmitter
and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position: Hold the transmitter
approximately two inches from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away
.
Pr
oduct Service Questions
If you have any questions about operation or installing
your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…
Please call Cobra fir
st! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE! See customer assistance above.
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
If your product should require factor
y service, please call Cobra first
before sending your radio, charger or battery pack(s). This will
ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair
. You may be
asked to send your products to the Cobra factor
y
. It will be
necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and
returned.
1) For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-
pur
chase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales
receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
2) Send
the entire product. 3) Enclose a description of what is happening
with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address
of where the product is to be returned. 4) Pack product securely to
prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.
5)
Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as
United Par
cel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to:
Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
6) If the product is in
warranty, upon receipt of your product it will either be repaired or
exchanged depending on the model.
Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting
Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will
automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or
replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call
773-889-3087 for assistance.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product
service information.
Limited One-Y
ear
W
arranty on Radio(s)
For Products Purchased
in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation
warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios,
and the component parts thereof, will be
free of defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of one
year from the date of first
consumer pur
chase. This
warranty may be enforced by
the first consumer pur
chaser,
provided that the product is
utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge,
repair or replace, at its option,
defective GMRS radios, products
or component parts upon delivery
to the Cobra Factor
y Service
department, accompanied by
proof of the date of first consumer
purchase, such as a duplicated
copy of a sales receipt.
Y
ou must pay any initial shipping
charges required to ship the
product for warranty ser
vice,
but the return charges will be
at Cobra’
s expense, if the product
is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which may var
y from state
to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does
not apply:
1) T
o any product damaged
by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or
abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized
alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered,
defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited
in duration to the length of this warranty
. Cobra shall not
be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation
, damages resulting from loss
of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer
for warranty information.
Maximum range may var
y and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This de
vice may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interf
erence received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Warnings: Replacement
or substitution of transistors,
regular diodes or other parts
of a unique nature
, with parts
other than those recommended
by Cobra may cause a violation
of the technical regulations of
part 95 of the FCC rules, or
violation of type acceptance
requirements of part 2 of the rules.
Mode/Power Button
Press and release to enter
mode functions to change
channels or privacy codes.
The channel numbers or
privacy code numbers will
blink when that mode is
selected. Use the
Up/Down
buttons to select a channel
or privacy code.
LCD
Display
Press and hold to turn the
radio
on or off.
Call Button
Press and release to alert
others that you are calling. This
tone is used only to establish
voice communications.
T
alk Button
Press and hold to
communicate with others.
With the microphone about
two inches (five cm) from
your mouth, speak in a
normal voice.
Release the
T
alk
button
when you are finished
talking and listen for a
response. Y
ou cannot
receive incoming calls while
pressing the
Talk button.
NOTE Both radios must
be tuned to the same
channel and privacy
code to communicate.
Battery Low Icon
Blinks when battery power level is low.
Y
our microTALK
®
radio has a unique cir
cuit designed to extend
battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,
the radio will auto
matically switch to
Batter
y Save
mode.
This will
not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Channel Numbers
While in Standby mode or when selecting a channel,
shows current channel (1 through 22).
When adjusting the volume, shows current level (1 through 8).
Transmit Icon
Visible when transmitting a message.
Receive Icon
Visible when receiving a message.
Privacy Code Numbers
While in Standby mode, shows current
privacy code (00 through 38).
User’s Guide
Batteries
T
o Install or
Replace Batteries
Remove belt clip and
battery compartment
cover. Insert three
AAA alkaline batteries
according to polarity
markings in the radio.
Replace cover and
belt clip.
Slide Cover Down
TWO
-
W
AY RADIO MODEL
PR150
Making
Lif
e Easier
and Safer
Sta
ying in touc
h with
y
our famil
y and friends is
con
venient and easy when
using y
our micr
oT
ALK
®
radio.
Some of the many uses you
will disco
ver include:
Communicating with others while
hiking, biking, and working; keeping
track of family and friends at a crowded
public event; checking with travel companions
in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging
meeting
spots with others while shopping
at the mall.
Customer Assistance
In this user’
s guide, you should
find all the
information you need
to operate your microTALK
®
radio.
If you require further assistance
after reading this guide, Cobra
Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk
English only
.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT,
Monday through Friday
(except holidays)
773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received
at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only
.
www.cobra.com
(on-line:
Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish.
productinfo
@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance
Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Belt
Clip
Antenna
The Cobra
line of quality
products includes:
CB Radios
microTALK
®
Radios
Radar/Laser Detectors
Safety Alert
®
Traffic Warning Systems
Handheld GPS Receivers
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems
HighGear
®
Accessories
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios
Power Inverters
Accessories
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra
®
, microTALK
®
, Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
and the snake design are registered trademarks
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.
©
2004 Cobr
a
®
Electronics Cor
por
ation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago
, Illinois 60707 U
.S
.A.
www
.cobra.com
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-190-P
V
ersion C
Up/Down Buttons
While in mode functions,
press and release to change
channels or privacy codes.
Press and release to adjust
the volume.
Batter
y
Low Icon
Channel
Numbers
T
ransmit
Icon
Priv
ac
y
Code
Numbers
Receive
Icon
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